
WordPress Security for Small Business (Without the Scare Blog)
WordPress gets hacked when it is not updated. The fix is boring: updates, backups, logins that are not.
WordPress gets hacked when it is not updated. The fix is boring: updates, backups, logins that are not admin/admin.
This is written for Alberta operators, in Canadian English, by Seal Grow. No guaranteed rankings. No fake reviews.
Updates
Core, plugins, PHP. Staging for anything risky.
Logins
Unique users, 2FA if you can, no shared 'owner' password on a sticky note.
Backups you have restored
A backup that has never been tested is a hope.
Want this done without a 40-page proposal? Book a 20-minute fit call. We will tell you if our website maintenance and care work fits, or if you should stay put.
What we will not do
Guarantee Google positions. Stuff keywords into a business name. Build doorway pages for towns you do not serve. Hide ownership of the domain or the files.
Next step
Send the live URL (or the idea) and the job you want more of. We will recommend a fixed next step in CAD — or an honest no.
Request a free audit. Service detail lives on /services/website-maintenance-and-care.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a security plugin?+
Sometimes. It does not replace updates.
Is WordPress unsafe?+
Neglected WordPress is. Maintained WordPress is fine for most service sites.
What does a care plan include?+
See [what a maintenance plan includes](/blog/website-maintenance-plan-calgary).